Sony A390 vs Sony TX1
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Announced July 2010
- Superseded the Sony A380
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Launched August 2009
Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony A390 and Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A390 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A390 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A390 was released 12 months after the TX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A390 grades against the TX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are provided at Sony A390 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Sony TX1
A390 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A390
TX1 | A390 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A390 and Sony TX1
A390 | TX1 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A390 features exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Sony A390 and Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A390 versus the TX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A390 and TX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A390 and TX1.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A390 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A390 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent A390 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony A390 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-28 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 549 gr (1.21 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 607 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $500 | $350 |